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JayWood - ASSUMPTIONS [Music Video Review]

June 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
“Jay Wood demands your attention with his track ‘ASSUMPTIONS.’ But probably not in the way you imagine. This trippy, almost psychedelic flow is a vibe that doesn’t force your full attention by force like so many Rap tracks but rather is alluring in musical groove kind of way.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
June 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
jaywood, assumptions, laonlock
Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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    Lauren Spring - Self Soother [Music Review]

    June 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
    “This intoxicating track from Lauren Spring is about learning to take care of yourself while in a relationship with a narcissist. The track is artfully crafted in its arrangement, and written with genuine emotion and power. Spring delivers the lyrics with heartfelt precision.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    June 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
    laurenspring, selfsoother, laonlock
    Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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      Bones Owens - Old Time Low [Music Review]

      June 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Americana, Indie Rock
      “Bones Owens delivers an energetic American brand of sound with this track. ‘Old Time Low’ is about the morning after blues when you are fighting off that mix of hangover tinged regret. However, this is the musical equivalent of ... Hair of the Dog so when you wake up feeling rough after a hard night put this one on and sing your misgivings away. ”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      June 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
      bonesowens, oldtimelow, laonlock
      Music, Americana, Indie Rock
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        Kings Elliot - The Promise [Music Review]

        June 13, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop
        “Euphoric sadness might sound like an oxymoron but that is what this track from Kings Elliot epitomizes. ‘The Promise’ is about emerging from the ruins of a relationship with a new and better understanding of your self and what you need and want out of life as well as a partner, and in that one can indeed find euphoric sadness.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        June 13, 2025 /Travis Erwin
        kingselliot, thepromise, laonlock
        Music, Alternative, Pop
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          William Black x Fairlane x AMIDY - Nightmare [Music Review]

          June 13, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Future Bass, EDM
          “William Black teams up with Fairlane and AMIDY to give us all a ‘Nightmare.’ But don’t worry this one won’t leave you with cold sweats or a bad night’s sleep. This Future Bass track will instead get you on the floor moving your body and relating to the foreboding lyrical build as your prepare for that next drop and breakdown.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          June 13, 2025 /Travis Erwin
          williamblack, fairlane, amidy, nightmare, laonlock
          Music, Future Bass, EDM
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            Sara Marie Barron - Moon [Music Review]

            June 13, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B, Dance, Pop
            “Sara Marie Barron wanted to create a song about navigating your mental health while dating that you could dance to. And ‘Moon’ is exactly that.

            The track has a tender vulnerability to go along with some genuine emotional grit all backed by an infectious beat that makes you want to close your eyes and let the music take over your body.”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            June 13, 2025 /Travis Erwin
            saramariebarron, moon, laonlock
            Music, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B, Dance, Pop
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              FLEMING - Sarasota Skies [Music Review]

              June 13, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Indie Pop, Adult Contemporary
              “Places can take on magical meaning when you get to experience them with that special someone. FLEMING taps into that with ‘Sarasota Skies’ am Indie Pop track of beach vibes and sunny skies dripping with a romantic brand of nostalgia and love.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              June 13, 2025 /Travis Erwin
              fleming, sarasotaskies, laonlock
              Music, Commercial, Indie Pop, Adult Contemporary
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                Daniel Arison - Selfish Remix

                June 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop, Remix
                “Daniel Arison has turned up emotional intensity in this remix of his track, ‘Selfish.’

                Arison is joined here by pop provocateur, Leah Kate, for a fiery duet that brings both artists’ perspectives into sharp focus. The play off each other adds another dimension and layer of emotion to an already great track. ”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                June 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                danielarison, selfish, leahkate, laonlock
                Music, Indie Pop, Remix
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                  Avery Lynch - Lasting Effects [Music Review]

                  June 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter
                  “Avery Lynch gives us a breakup song with heart, reflection, and vulnerability, but still pulls of a confident, positivity by spinning a toxic take into self-affirming love.

                  ’Lasting Effects’ is a softly delivered Indie Pop track from a talented singer/songwriter on the rise. A song to sit and let soak in like the last warm rays of sunshine on a calm day.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  June 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                  averylynch, lastingeffects, laonlock
                  Music, Singer/Songwriter
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                    The Kingston Lions - Pressure Drop [Music Review]

                    June 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae
                    “We rarely feature covers but sometimes you have to make an exception and if any one is deserving of such an anomaly it is the The Kingston Lions.

                    This Reggae supergroup utilizes the talent of the best living musicians Jamaica has to offer. Pure bliss, pure Reggae, pure summer vibes. Nothing to critique here so fire one up, grab a Red Strip, and roll in the vibes.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    June 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                    thekingstonlions, pressuredrop, laonlock
                    Music, Reggae
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                      Chxrry22 - Main Character [Music Review]

                      June 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B
                      “Chxrry isn’t going to get lost on the background. Hello, no she deliver ‘Main Character’ energy on this track. The sultry Contemporary R&B song is all about attitude and sexy confidence and her tone will leave yo wanting to play whatever type of game she is leading. ”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      June 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                      chxrry, maincharacter, laonlock
                      Music, Contemporary R&B
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                        yetep - Hate It When It's You (feat. Trella) [Music Review]

                        May 30, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Future Bass, EDM
                        “yetep enlists the help of Trella to deliver this Future Bass track and the pairing is perfect as the two side compliment each other perfectly to create a smooth groove.

                        ’Hate It When It’s You’ is a track that you can hold tight to your partner and move as one to, or that you can sit alone and reflect about life and love. Either way you will feel this one as much as hear it. ”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        May 30, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                        yetep, trella, hateitwhenit'syou, laonlock
                        Music, Future Bass, EDM
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                          Eva James - The One You Lose

                          May 30, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Folk
                          “Unrequited love is an emotional roller coaster and Eva James unleashes a torrent of emotion about that very thing on her latest single, ‘The One You Lose.’ The tender and vulnerable delivery is paired with a tempo and beat that feels like the hammering of your heart as you feel it ache.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          May 30, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                          evajames, theoneyoulose, laonlock
                          Music, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop, Folk
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                            Earl Hondo - WHAM I [Music Review]

                            May 29, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Rap, Trap
                            “Earl Hondo might sound like a spaghetti western villain, but give this track a listen and you’ll discover he’s a killer alright ... A lady killer offering up a groove you can get down to between the sheets, or cruising up the boulevard.

                            Saddle up and ride the vibe!”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            May 29, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                            earlhondo, whami, laonlock
                            Music, Hip-Hop, Rap, Trap
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                              April Jai - WHY CHOOSE

                              May 29, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Dance, Pop
                              “April Jai described this track as her coming out musically as ‘WHY CHOOSE’ is the first of her music to mention her bi-sexuality. The sultry sensuous track is well-timed for Pride month, but good music hits any time of the year and this track comes with an undeniable vibe. ”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              May 29, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                              apriljai, whychoose, laonlock
                              Music, Alternative, Dance, Pop
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                                Ava Valianti - Distant [Music Review]

                                May 23, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Alternative, Pop, Folk
                                “Ava Valianti is one of those rare talents that seem to defy age. Both in her performance and writing she comes across as more savvy and wise than any fifteen year old ought to be. ‘Distant’ is a track about losing that tight bond you have with friends as you grow older. Sometimes the shift is about growing different directions and sometimes its about logistics but either way it can be tough and bewildering to let go of what once was so magical and important. Valianti captures the spirit and emotions well n this tender heartfelt song.”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                May 23, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                avavalianti, distant, laonlock
                                Music, Commercial, Alternative, Pop, Folk
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                                  The Stupid Reasons - Hot Springs [Music Review]

                                  May 21, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Americana
                                  “The Stupid Reasons utilizes a bit of campy theatrics to deliver their track, ‘Hot Springs.’ By their own admission the song owes a tip fo the hat to David Lee Roth’s ‘Just a Gigolo,’ and it certainly delivers that same brand of tongue-in-cheek fun neatly packaged into an Indie Rock track. ”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  May 21, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                  thestupidreasons, hotsprings, laonlock
                                  Music, Indie Rock, Americana
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                                    Harry Gray - Passport Baby [Music Review]

                                    May 21, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul
                                    “Blurring genre lines, Harry Gray delivers a soulful groove to this Rap flow. Harry pays no mind to mainstream sounds and instead stays true to making music that evokes a spiritual response from himself and his listeners.

                                    ”Passport Baby’ is a vibe that carries the listener along like a plane bound for an exotic vacation. Grab a cold drink and kick back, relaxing times are in your future when you settle into this smooth track.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    May 21, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                    harrygray, passportbaby, laonlock
                                    Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul
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                                      Miya Zawa - like damn (whoa) [Music Review]

                                      May 21, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Pop
                                      “The search for love tends to leave us all jaded and fed up at some point. Many of us become reluctant to love or trust but then that right person comes along and blows away those brick walls. That’s what Miya Zawa’s single, ‘likedamn (whoa)’ expresses. The energy and talent sell the emotion well and carry the listener along for the joyride.”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      May 21, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                      miyazawa, likedamnwhoa, laonlock
                                      Music, Indie Pop
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                                        Night Talks - Gasoline [Music Review]

                                        May 16, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
                                        “I’m a sucker for the timeless sound of a good Rock song and LA area band, NIght Talks know how to deliver exactly that.

                                        ’Gasoline’ is Indie Rock gold about the dangers of comparing yourself to others. The lyrics are a good reminder that we are all happiest when we are simply the person we are meant to be. ”
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                                        May 16, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                                        nighttalks, gasoline, laonlock, lareview
                                        Music, Indie Rock, Alternative, Rock
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